Fishing - Bass, Walleye, Catfish, Pike, Trout, Salmon & More

Bass

Mason's Southern Swimbait Sense

You can catch bass north to south and east to west on swimbaits, here's how.

David A. Brown

Downsize For Fall Smallmouths

Downsize for fall smallmouths is the name of the game when times get tough.

In-Fisherman

The Western Fall Grab Bag

Pro angler Cliff Pirch spends his off-season chasing a number of species in his western

David A. Brown

Fire Up for Fall Largemouths

Fall can be one of the greatest times of the year to load the boat with big green fish.

Steve Quinn

Fall Smallies On Spinnerbaits

Big smallies love spinnerbaits during the fall months.

Matt Straw

Knock Out Fall Bass With a 1-2 Punch

Fall is heavy feeding time for largemouth bass.

David A. Brown

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Walleye

Great Lakes Fall Walleyes: Out Of The Mouths Of Bays

Going into the final quarter of the calendar year, the running of the Great Lakes fall

In-Fisherman

Autumn Walleye Magic in the Flow

Where and how for fall river walleyes.

Dan Johnson

Fall Walleye Locations

Make this your best fall yet.

Dan Johnson

Can't-Miss Techniques for Late-Summer and Early-Fall Walleyes

Fall run walleyes can be easy, you just have to find them first.

Josh Lantz

How To Fish For Fall Walleyes

Fall is trophy time, particularly for hawg walleyes. Cooling water seemingly triggers a

In-Fisherman

Top 3 Fall Spots for Walleyes

When the leaves start to change colors, so does a walleye's attitudes.

Ross Robertson

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Catfish

Prognosticating Record Blue Catfish

Late fall through winter is an excellent time to search for a record blue catfish.

Cory Schmidt

Fall Channel Catfish Tactics

With so many good bites happening during fall, channel catfish can be overlooked. During this

Steve Ryan

Late Summer And Fall Catfish Patterns

Mississippi River, Memphis James "Big Cat" Patterson of Bartlett, Tennessee, has been fishing

In-Fisherman

Catfish Week: Combat Channel Catfish

The In-Fisherman staff shifts into high gear, as they slip into combat mode to tangle with the

In-Fisherman

Catfish Week: Cold Hands & Hot Bites: The Biggest Blue Cats of the Year

The late-season bite for blue catfish lasts as long as anglers are willing to battle cold

Dan Anderson

Catfish Week: Classic Catfish Rigs

The simplicity associated with catfishing may be the most compelling reason for its popularity.

Doug Stange

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Panfish

Maximize Fall Crappie Productivity

Consider these simple tips when searching for and catching crappies during the fall.

David A. Brown

Panfish Week: White Perch: Invasive, Yet Tasty and Easy to Catch

White bass, native to the Midwest, are generally found from Lake Ontario to Minnesota and down

Matt Crawford

Late Sunfish On Ned Rigs

Big panfish love a small presentation like a ned rig. Check this out.

Jim Edlund

Classic In-Fisherman TV: Fall Panfish Patterns

Al Lindner explains his approach to finding and catching fall crappies.

In-Fisherman Staff

Summer Into Fall River Panfish

The line transmits a slight jolt as, directly below the boat, a 15-inch perch sucks in a jig

Matt Straw

Unlocking Fall Panfish Patterns

Q&A with panfish pros, Brian Brosdahl, Jeremy Smith, Blake Tollefson, and Joel Nelson

Josh Lantz

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Pike & Muskie

Esox Week: Winter Muskie Fishing

Winter is upon us, and muskie anglers should welcome it for what is has to offer.

Steve Ryan

Esox Week In-Fisherman Classics: Road Hunting Big Manitoba Pike

Burning bucktails is a great presentation to trigger big pike into eating.

In-Fisherman Staff

Esox Week: Catching Muskies on Bondy Baits

As muskie guide Captain Jon Bondy will tell you, muskies aren't ”most other fish.”

Gord Pyzer

Esox Week: The Testing Ground of St. Clair's Muskies

Muskies demand physical and mental endurance, and a willingness to abide by the learning curve.

Pete Robbins

Esox Week: Favorite Muskie Lures

Experts select go-to muskie baits.

Cory Schmidt

Esox Week In-Fisherman Classics: Speed Trolling for Big Muskies

Does color matter? How fast can you retrieve a bait? How big is too big for muskie lures? How

In-Fisherman Staff

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Trout & Salmon

5 Factors to Catch Big Water Salmon

These tips will help keep you on top of the big salmon in big waters.

Ross Robertson

Hard Water Lake Trout, Part 2: Late Ice

Big lakers will feast during late ice, here's how to locate the fish and how to catch them

Justin Brouillard

Ice Week 2024: Hardwater Royalty – Lake Trout on Ice

Sizeable, widely available, and gluttonous, underrated Macks taste better in winter.

Matt Crawford

Luck on the Line: Lake Ontario's Captains are a Superstitious Bunch

Anglers are known to be superstitious, but Lake Ontario captains fairly represent that

Matt Crawford

Lake Ontario Custom Bait Creation Is A Family Affair

The Noon Family adds a personal touch to finding and catching big Lake Ontario salmon with

Todd Ceisner

Lake Ontario Salmon and Trout: Trolling for Toads–and Table Fare

The classic predator-prey balance provides fat browns, rainbows, Macks, kings, cohos, and

David A. Brown

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Other Fish

In Praise of Bowfin

Don't overlook the sportfishing potential of bowfin.

Matt Crawford

With World-Record Catch, Texas Guide Champions Catch and Release for Alligator Gar

Gars' reputations are changing from so-called trash fish to a special, treasured (massive

Lynn Burkhead, OSG Senior Digital Editor

5 Bass Lessons from Topwater Tuna

Lessons from largemouth can be applied to topwater tuna abroad.

Pete Robbins

The Case for Super Bass (AKA Snakeheads)

Their fighting ability is far superior to the largemouth bass—more par with muskies.

Steve Ryan

Questioning Fish Introductions

Introduced species often directly or indirectly adversely affect native species.

Dr. Hal Schramm

Tips & Tricks for More Saugers

To consistently catch saugers, particularly super-size spots, anglers must first understand a

Dan Johnson

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Ice Fishing

Late-Ice Crappie Tips

Wisconsin-based hardcore ice angler, Blake Tollefson, gives ice anglers the inside scoop.

Jim Edlund

Ice Week 2024: The Oxygen Factor

How do low oxygen levels impact fish beneath the ice?

Cory Schmidt

Late Ice Paradise: Manitoba's Best Kept Secret

Manitoba's late-season ice fishing offers endless opportunities at true trophy-caliber fish

Thomas Allen

How to Catch Mega Pike From the Ice

Catching trophy northern pike from the ice is easier than you think.

Jeff "Gussy" Gustafson

Prespawn Fishing Techniques for Burbot

Yes the burbot or eelpout, has surged in popularity.

Jeff Matity

Tools of the Trade for Basin Panfish

For the most part, basins are mid- to late-winter haunts for perch, crappies, and bluegills.

Matt Straw

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